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Lord Dane

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New Medieval Books.
« on: 2014-06-24, 20:10:08 »
New books my wife got me recently. Good reading so far.

Chivalry. Maurice Keen.
Medieval Warfare. H.W. Koch.
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Re: New Medieval Books.
« Reply #1 on: 2014-06-25, 23:10:48 »
Lord Dane thanks for sharing I will add them to my want list.

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Re: New Medieval Books.
« Reply #2 on: 2014-06-26, 01:07:21 »
I have the H. W. Koch one. Good book.
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Re: New Medieval Books.
« Reply #3 on: 2014-06-26, 02:44:38 »
My wife just bought me Knight The Warrior and World of Chivalry by Robert Jones...it has some pretty amazing photos so I am interested in seeing what it says!
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Re: New Medieval Books.
« Reply #4 on: 2014-06-26, 14:00:36 »
On my list of things to put on my book list  ;)
Its too bad most library's never carry this stuff, it is all online
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Re: New Medieval Books.
« Reply #5 on: 2014-06-26, 15:27:41 »
Quote from: Sir Naythan on 2014-06-26, 14:00:36
On my list of things to put on my book list  ;)
Its too bad most library's never carry this stuff, it is all online

Do you have a Half Price Books store near you? They can be magical places if you're lucky. I've found some really fantastic stuff there. :)
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Re: New Medieval Books.
« Reply #6 on: 2014-06-29, 17:21:41 »
i got The Complete Chronicles of Conan a few months back. havent had time to read it though lol
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